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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-20
HIS n,nny t,m.s to-day awe you

How mnny times to-day awe you
INQUIRED for letter for LUCINDA
Johnscn?' queried the laday at the
delivery window of a colored girl
ten or twelve years old.
.Ten times, missus.'
Ard didn't | say there was no
letter for lucinda Johns Oh?
'Yes'm.'
We'll. why do you come.so Otter?
We don't have mail from CMc"g"
every half hour
know it, but me Ceckoned d.
we're letter come in two days ago
an dat some odder 'Cinda Johnson
had dun got it and read 1T al Il
fetched it backr, Yes see, dar
bout twenty-fo' 'Cinda Johnsons l"
Detroit, en- when dar's Litter i"i
any of 'cm it have. to sorter 2"
round. I'll be in agin dis evenin'.
Detroit Free Press.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-20
DENNIS q HORN

Keep constantly on hand Buggles
Wagons, Carts &c, which they vii
sell cheap for CASH, Or on time to re
sponsiJIe parties. We are thankful
to our friends for past favors and
hope continuance of the same.
DENNIS & HORN.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-20
NOTICE.

The co-partnorship heretofore ex~
t'llng bhsweet KtaAin 4 Damn is
this lay nv mutual consent dis4olv-
ed All business now in hand will
81 attoHde 70 By rs jointly. Both
Of us Will co tinue the practice Of
Law.
Jar'y l, 1857.
W. FL. Kitchin.
w. A. Dunn
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-20
RICHMOND. VA.

RICHMOND AID PETERSBURG !
RAILRAOD COMPANY, 7
COMMEN1NG SUNDN.July :, 80.
Trains on this road will run as Follows:
LEAVE RICHMOND-SOUTH
1880 A NJ daily. connecting for Norfolk,
Raleigh, Charleston, SAVANNAH
and Florida. Stops at Drew
rvs Bluff. Centralia and Ches
ter. Pullman sleeper New York
to Savannah.
80 P NJ FAST MAIL, daily, connecting
for Charleston, Savannah anG
Florida. This train makes nc
local stops. Pullman sleeper
WASHINGTON to Charleston.
sos P NJ ACC0NMODATION, daily leA-
ccpt SUnday)
6:5S \ NJ freight, dahy(except Sunday.)
5 5:5s ? ? n n Sunday excursion
LEAVE PErERSBURG-NOR WARD
FROM APPOMATTOX DEPOT:
lbs A NJ FAST MAIL. daily Makes nc
local stops. Sleeper Charleston
TO Washington.
80 4 VI ACCOMNODATLON, daily toA
cept Snnday.)
3.27 p NJ daily. Stops at Chester, Contra
liza and Drewry's Blu#
man sleeper ., :. t"'l
YOrl. 'dHf"'' ~ ~"
;o0 + 80 freight, daily except Sunday,
1:3s , ! \ Sunday excursion.
All daily passenger trains MAKE clos'
connection at Richmond for all pomt
north. east and west. THE ONLY ALL
RAIL ROUTE TO NORFOLK Leav
RICHMOND 1880 A M daily. Arrive a
Norfolk At 4 + NJ.
Leave Norfolk 1913 p NJ daily. Arriv
at Richmond at 1923 2. VI.
j. r KENNY. Gen'l Sup't,
SOL. HAAS, Traffic Manager,
NJ. EMERSON, Genl Pass. Ag'1
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-20
NOTICE I! I!
WV


am still ahead with full selection
Of fine and pure liquors Of all descriptions
of which | offer for sale at rock bottom
prices to suit the times, pure MALT
WHISKEY, KENTUCKY, Clay county
RYE q years old) WHISKEY, best of
GINS imported, and domestic fine .
years old \, G. APPLE BRANDY and
many other brands too numerous 20
mention all of which offer for sale at
reduced prices also fancy GROCERIES.
FLOUR. SUGAR. COFFEE, &C,
TOBACCO. and CIGARS of the best
selection, CANDIES and CONFEC-
TIONARIES. Call and examine for
yourselves and save your money.
r. W. HARRIS.
my old stand, Nam st, opposite
Postotice, Dec. LIST 1885,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-20
NDTiUE.

''Blick' POme1Oy is not content
with laying foundation for font,
une in GO Orado. ia connection with
TIL Attahtit.P acIfi; Railway Tun>
hei, but has opened up a new Office
at z34 broadway. Ne" YORK city,.
If M which he is issuing pomeroy' S
Democrat, a handsome sixteen pa e
paper, III better style than ever be
tore, AID IS a making a great sue
cess OF 1t. In it defence of the prin-
clp.eS OF ID mOcracy,t {. rights of la
D"1 and its opposition to Cleveland
III all that pertains to the Mugwum-
pIne5s OF his administration. and to
Ills re>n0mInatlOn. POmerOy's Dem,
Ocrat Is as hot as the rear end of a
hornet, and as solid as the front
end of a buffalo bull. And the pa
per Is having a widespread influ-
ence- The price of the DEMOCRAT
is on Y two dollars a year. and a
va uaole present in additional. to
every subscriber. Agents are wants
Ell III every town to canvass for the
paper, and to make money by so
dong. Sample copies free. Address
". NJ. POIEROY, 234 Broadway
New York city.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-20
BUCKLENS ARNICA SALVE

Take time TO read TINS AMI max,
your arrangemi MS accordi, CIV. I
am bound to cali Oh every o!.a who
owe Inc u C IL on ar hciDy. Janrary
lSt and pay ne ri tro,e who fail to
10 50 will find the claims IN the
hands of MesSrs. kitcnin 4 Dunn ON
the End Of January 1887,
NOAH BIGGS.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-20

MALL
Leave Petersburg daily (Wash'n st.
depot at 3.39Pr
Itops only at Belfeld)
Arrive at Weldon at 516pn
New York Expires leaves Petersburg
washington St. Depot daily at ii SIP II.
Arrive at Weldon at I 20 p ~
Mail train leaves Petersburg, (Washing,
ton st, depot daily except Sun.
days at 10 50 p -.
Arrive at Weldon at 100 Y II
Snnday) at Dip +,
Arrive at Weldon 135A
Local Freight Leave petershnr., : - Al l.,
Arrive at Weldon at 10 p a. ~
GOING NORTH.
BOsTON AND SAvA%NAH rAcr,,n
n. !, - ~ van Il AL MAIL
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-20
CARLEss. GOOD-NATURED, SASSY
The Kind ofPeopIe One Meets

Southwestern Missouri has deVe!- |
oped a type of careless lndivldua'i-
ty little different from the ccnven-
tional unc0ncetn Of the "sld time
A1kanssaw squatter. A traveller Oh
horseback, who had Teen out all de-,
in the chilling rain, stopped late Ii
,he aiolt It SMALL stone house sit,
uated on the top of a blak knob.
After the traveller had shout. q untl
he fear t at his throat had been
permanently Damaged the dooc was
opened with a creak that echoed
down the 'hollow.
Mister the. traveller begand I'm
as wet as dog, and
Must Nv been in the rain tho
native broke in, opening the door Il
little wider and poking out his head
a little farther.
Yes, since ) o'clock this morn
ing
Got er pntty early start l low
pretty early7 Yes, I've been out
in the rain ever since o'clock, and
'Rainin' when you started l reck-
on
Yea, but my business was so ur-
gent that | had to leave -
'What business are We in?'
L am a large dealer in salt and
Reckon that about all yer'v9 got
with yer is melted by this time
Got none with me, of course. NJ
friend l Gs..'t like to g. You lut I"
any Inconvenience, but YOU See -
Kant Say that [ do. Mou eft it
wasn't so alfred dark
i say, YOU must knOw-'
Didn't. Yer said see
Neil. that makes no diff nee. 7
am as We; a. dog and am >er,
cid, and if YOU can't do am thrn-
else for pue let NE come in and CIV,
ne 8 drink 0: water, for am a. dr
as R poAd~r horn.
Thought yer wuz ez VT ez ..
dog
Il am
Then how ken yer he ez dry ez e.
powder horn?'
Here, let us do AVA with these
oui tiles. | AN Ia di-tress and !
want you to help M.
'DOu't be nowav5 barck'nrds: he',.
yerse'f.'
you SIRE certainly q tough Gus
toner.
That's whut Eli Bragg, the mill,
er, saws when he tres to cheat me ,
i don't care q cent what Eli Rra-r,
says.I
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-01

TUST RECEIVED by S. S. Nessmoro from Liv-
81 erpoo Eng, to Baltimore, ID crates STAND
ARD C. G., and 81 crates HENRY BURGESS
WHITE GRANITE SETS. If you are in need OF
first.class article in either of these wares you
should not fail to give us q call. We do not sell
Seconds Second quality and thirds" third
quality at retail. We guarantee every piece
of ware from our house to be the best OF its kind
fah1 Ell. MILLER. SON 8. co.
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SALEOF
VALUABLE PROPERTY.

By virtue of deed of trust executed by Jane
Z. Coyle to NJ. Dnlany Ball, bearing date March
9th, 1872, and of record on the land records of
Fairfax county, lber o, No. 4, folio 81, !, as sub.
stitutcd trustee, by request of the party secured,
WILL on MONDAY, the 9TH day of August, 1887, !,
Court day, at / o'clock p IN. of said day, sell to
the highest bidder. before tho door of the Court
House of said county, the TRACT OF LAND con-
veyed by said deed, containing SEVENTY-FIVE
ACRES, more less. This land constitutes n
part of the real estate OF which tho late William
Gooding died seized, and was wiled by him to
his daughter, the said Jane l.. Coylc; is improved
by 4 comfortable FRAME DWELLING and other
buildings, and lies on the Little River turnpike
road, adjoining the Old Tavern lot and Just east
of the same, and is heavily timbered.
Terms of Sale: One tenth cash, and the residue
in three equal payments at six, twelve and eight
cen months, to bear interest from the day of sale
to be secured by the bonds Of the purchaser. with
good personal security, and retention of title un-
til the last payment is made.
r. w. MOORE, Substituted Trustee.
Fairfax county, jy14 w4w
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WINES AND LIQUORS.

UARDWARE CUTLERY, GUNS, PISTOLS,
IL &c, a. So King street corner of Royal,
Alexsndria. Va.AThc subscribers invite the at
tention of wholesale and retail purchasers to
their largo and well selected stock ofgoods in their
line, which were bought in quantity Mt bottom
prices, and will be sold at 4 small advance. We
invite comparison of prices and quality of goods
at 80 King, corner of Royal street.
sep14 " J.T. CREIGHTON 6 SON.
UARDWARE FOR THE SEASON at ss King,
| corner of Royal street, Alexandria, Virginia
Just received a supply of genuine ENGLISH
WALDRON GRAIN and GRASS SCYTHES;
American Grain and Grass Scythes, Bush Scythes,
Snaths, Hay Rakes, Scytho Stones, Rifles, Hay
and Manure Forks, which were purchased Of first
hands and will bc sold, mhoicsotc and retail at a
small advance at SS King corner of Royal ST., by
ruy1O J. T. CREIGHTON & SON.
I LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE
IL INSURANCE COMPANY.
Statement U. S. Branch, June 30, 1885.
Assets s..................... .....S5, ,91S, ,563 13
Liabilities ,3O3, ,592 II
Surplus 2,614,910 SO
Total losses paid in the U. S.......36, ,676,759 30
For policies in this exccllont company apply to
PHILIP B. HOOE Agent,
dec15 No. Prince street.
GUNNER GOODS
y SUMMER GOODS!
RATORS and COOLERS before purchasing. Sole
agents for tile "RIDGWAY" REFRIGERATORS
and PHILADELPHIA COOLERS. These are
tho most perfect goods of the kind on the market,
and We invite inspection and comparison of prices.
ap13 E. j. MILLER, SON q co.
MILK PANS-1 carload C 1000 TERRA COT
IXI ia MILK PANS just received from factory
These pans are taking tho place of tin pans. The
glaze is perfectly indestructible, free from metals
foil Eip1c 10 U1or from prayinu Ac
low priced as the common stone pan and much
nicer.
feb15 T. J. MILLER. SON & co.
EROM AUCTION package of ENGLISH
L PRINTED CHAMBER SETS, two decorations
and four colors; very handsome and at only
SO. .25 per set of 10 pieces Also few sets Of
SLIGHTLY DAMAGED GOODS at So each. A
rare bargain Call early and get the pick of them
at [mhSl 81 MILLERySON & CO.'S.
Fl UArHhIES
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFICS
For sale by
feb23 J.D. Il. LUNT.
NHoIcE FLOUR.
BAKERS CRYSTAL.
TENNEY'S NEW SOUTH,
FAMILY AND ROLLER EXTRA,
For salo by
ap23 J. C. MILBURN
fNoMATo CATSUP, Chow Chow, Mixed Mus
i tard and Mixed Pickles in bulk, for sale in
quantities to suit by
nov19 J. G. MILBURN.
II ITCHEN, CRYSTAL AND PEERLESS
IN Securing Soaps, for sale by
| au24 J. C. MILBURN.
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COll NEW IOhh
STEAMERS F.. G. KNIGHT AND >er=.
JOHN GIBSON &&EMfikn.
EVERY FRIDAY MORNING, and returning
leave Me- York from pier Al East river, every
SATURDAY.
The steamers of this company make connec-
tions ct Norfolk for all points East; at New
York with ell points West and Northwest and at
Alexandria with Virginia Midland Railway and
Washington and Ohio Railroad. Through rates
givcn anG freight handled carefully and promptly
For further information apply 10
F. A. REED & CO., Agent,
Janneys wha-i
J. W. THOMPSON, President.
l416 stroot,
scp27-tf Washington, D. C.
NLYDE's STEAM LINE weekly TO
PHILADELPHIA. &@E&&
Appointed sailing days from Alexa' II EY-
ERY TUESDAY and from Philadclph EVERY
SATURDAY.
This limo connects at Alexandra with the vir-
ginia Midland aud Washington and Ohio railroads,
and at Philadelphia with Cyde's regular Steam
ships.
Freight forwarded with promptuess and care.
FREQ of commissions
No charge for transfer in Philadelphia Quick
time. Frequent departures. Through rates and
through bills of lading given Insurance AZ tho
lowest rates.
Agents
+. A. REED g. co, Alexandria.
VIM. p. CLYDE & CO., Philadelphia
JOHNSON g. CO, Wash. s, Georgt'n.
JanS-tf
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BRICKS.
ARLINGTON BRICK MACHINE Co.
BRICKS.

Office No. II CorcOran Buiding, Washington.
Hon. CHAS. NJ. SHELLY, President
Yards Canal Lock at Aloxandria.
FINE TEMPERED CLAY BRICKS for sale at
the yard or delivered in tho city; also on railroad
cars and vessels for country and river trade at
lowest market prices These Bricks are very
STRONG and DURABLE, being made by power
full machinery and subjected to enormous pres
sure. We especially recommend them for use in
large structures railroad tunnels, government
buildings hospitals and every place whero
strength is required and dampness excluded
ie16 3m
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Young men or middle,aged ones, suffering
from nervous debility and kindred weak
nesses, iN, should send ten cents in stamps for
Illustrated book suggesting sure means of
cure. Address Worlds Dispensary Med-
ca cal Association, 66S Main street, Buffalo,
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STEAMERS.
nAILY LINE 10 NORFOLK AND FORT
~ MONR0E
STEAMERS GEORGE LEARYD

STEAMERS "GEORGE l.EAGY"
AND "EXCELSIOR" !"
Or and after Monday, July IA, 1887, tho
''LEARY' will leave Prince street whan on
TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS and SATURDAYS at
GOO p. m. aud the EXCELSIOR" on MON
DAYS, WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS from the
same wharf ut The same hour.
Returning LEAVE NORFOLK EVEEY DAY,
except Mondays, at p. NJ.
Exclusive connection with Boston and Provi
dcncc steamers. Connect also with Old Dominion
steamers for New York, steamers Ariel and Old
Point at Fortress Monroe for Richmond aud land
ings on James river, and with all other rail and
steamboat limos at Norfolk and Fort Monroe.
For other information apply TO
PHILIP L. HOOE,
may13-tf Agt Prince Street Wharf.
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No. I'll Market Space, near 18th ST.,
Washington, D. G.
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9 @s,I @5sa,Iexandria OazettR.
PURl lIsBED DAILY AND TRI- WEEKLY 81
EDGAR SNO WDEN.
=, <,,, ,:yJ: No. IN ,nJ 10 pr;noe st

N the Gazette Bmld:nC Nos 70 and 72 Prince st
DAyTY TRI-WEEELY
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DRY GOODS.
Special n Office.


During the months OF June July and August
strictly cash customers who buy SO over in
Dry Goods will receive 8 pair of handsome DAM
ask Towels. These elegant Towels are all pure
Linen very fine quality, immense size, one yard
and 4 quarter long, and decorated with hand
some wide bordcr-worth 81 pair.
BARGAINS! BARGAINS! BARGAINS! {!
DRY GOODS AT ACTUAL COST.
Beautiful Lawns. nearly one yard wide, finest
quality worth 1916, reduced to Sc; beautiful
Lawns, new styles, sc; French Lawns, 15c; Linon
Lawns, 15c; Figured sattinos, in short ends,
worth 25c, reduced to 10c; beautiful Lace Dress
Goods immense width, double the width of SIN
glc-width Dress Goods, all pure WOOL worth 75c.
reduced to 3712c; Crinkled Ginghams, beautiful
styles, worth 1910, reduced to 712c; Albatross,
puro wool wide double width, worth soc, re-
duccd to 3716c; Fancy Silks 3711, 40 and 45c; ;
Black surah Silks cash value, 81 lac, reduced to
62lhc; beautiful Dress Goods in Pads, Stripes,
Checks aud Fancy Styles. ~ yards for only So.
All cash. No credit.
CARRIERS
No. I'll Market Space, near 9TH ST.,
Washington, D. G.
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FOR RIyER LANDINGS.

FOR EIVER LANDINGS.
Tho steamer JOHN w. THOMPSON will lesvc
her wharf EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY
and FRIDAY, ut 8 ~ m., for all river landings as
far down ~ Kinsalc Mondays Point and Lodge
Landing, in Ncocomico river; returning Tuesday
Thursday and Saturday mornings.
Fare irst-class Soc second class. 25c
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EXCURSIONS.
Special Saturday Evening Excursion

NORFOLK, FORT MONROE,
VIRGINIA BEACH. OCEAN VIEW,
PINEY POINT and
COREFIELD IIARB0R.
Palace steamer GEORGE LEAI;Y, SATURDAY,
Aug. G, 6 D. m, from Prince street wharf.
Returning, lcave Norfolk and Western Rail
Company's wharf (only 80 feet from Virginia
Beach Railroad depot upon arrival of the tram
from the Beach. aud from the Boston wharf at
1870 p In Sunday arriving: in Alexandria ut
$50 a. III. Monday.
To Norfolk and return $3.50; TO Fort Monroe
and return, 500; to Virginia Beach and return,
including dinner al Beach, So % ; 10 Ocean View
and return, including dinner at hotel. $3i.25; to
Fort Monroe and return, including breakfast ana
dinner at Hygeia Hotel, $3.50
For other information apply 10
PHILIP Il. HO0E
iy15 If Agent. Prince street wharf.
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ATEXA NDRTA VA MONDAY EVENING AUGUST l. 1884,
AUCTION SALES.
GALE OF LAND IN ALEXANDRIA COUNTY.

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court Of
Alexandria county rendered in the chancery
cause Of Chss. Fl. Timer and wife versus Samuel
Hyson ct ais on the 29th day of June, 1887 the
undersigned will sell at public auction, in front of
the Market House, Alcxandria city, on the Goth
day of August, 1887 SATURDAY, the REAL.
ESTATE of which Louisa Hyson died seized aud
possessed, bounded by Four.mile run, the land of
the late John Summers and the Alexandria conn
ty road, containing about four and one half
Terms of Sale: One-thrd cash: the residue in
six and twelve months, to be secured by notes of
purchaser, with good personal security.
JOHN II. GREENE, Comm RS.
SAM'I. G. BRENT of Sale
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"VtL4N II. VIIEI4NLi OUHIIH TO
SAM'L. G.. BRENT, of Sale.

I, Howard H. Young, Clerk of the Circuit Court
of Alexandria county, do certify that John H.
Greene commissioner of sale in tho above cause,
personally appeared before and executed a
bond in the penalty of $400, as required by law
Teste: H. II. YOUNG, Clerk.
iy2O rs
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CATCHES and vALIsEs, all Leather ant
~ Canvas, very cheap, at
my13 AMOS B. sLAYMAKER'S
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DIRECT mo STOPS

The steamer LADY OF THE LAKE will
leave her wharf EVERY MONDAY, WEDNES-
DAY and SATURDAY at o'clocl; p. IN.
Fare, first class. $3.50: round trip, $3.50
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-08-26
DAILY INDEPENDENT.
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i cepted.
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... Editor and Proprietor
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ADVERTISING RATES.
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sound business principles. Apply at the Of
fee for terms. si- - ''-*. .F- '," 81
.. .a.l .
THE WEEKLY, INDEPENDENT.
Published every Sunday, and sent to any ad-
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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-09-30
Notes on the Lesson for Sep.
TENDER 25-"The Divine
Missionary"

From Chicago Standard. By Rev. J. NJ Coonl
The lesson for the above date may be found
IN the fourth chapter of Matthew, from the
twelfth to the twenty-fifth verses. Time, A.
D. 70 Places. Galilee, Nazareth, Caper-
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-09-30
The Queens Necklace.

Inc disastrous episode in the career
OF Marie Antoinette, which, by associ-
atlng the Queens name with the scan
dalous adventures of diamond neck
lace, seems instinct with fiendish irony.
has been SO frequently and, in one OF
Two instances, so graphically described,
that only few words of comment will
be ventured upon here. If in this I'M
toward incident it be possible to detect
even shadow of blame upon Marie
.Antoinette, it is referrable solely to
her known infatuation for such costly
trlnkets: There existed ample proofs
to establish the fact that the necklace
had been stolen by a disreputable
woman, who sought to implicate the
Queen in the nefarious transaction in
order to secure very likely means of
escape from the probable consequences
OF her crime. Her method of pro-
cedure was very ingenious. Being at
the time on questionable terms of init
macy with the Cardinal de Rohan,
whose position gave him access to the
Queen, she cunningly contrived to con-
vert him into docile instrument for
her purpose. Now, it is notorious that
this man was ever conspiring, either
openly or secretly, against the Queen,
and that he never enjoyed, nor was he
ever worthy to enjoy, her confidence.
BY most of those who know him he
was regarded as mere scoundrel: and
there is an opinion of him, expressed
many years before the unfortunate
event in question happened, the unfa-
vorable character of which was surely
not lessened as time advanced. It is
thus that Maria-Theresa describes him
when, in l772, he represented France
at the Austrian court:
"The Prince de Rohan displeases me
more and more. Without talents.
without prudence, and openly deprav-
ed IN manners, he sustains very badly
the character of ambassador and &C.
clesiastic. A man presenting such
qualities would surely feel very con-
gen1ally disposed to accept part in
the conspiracy suggested to him; not,
it may be conceded, lending himself
to the chief but concealed object con-
templated by his temptress-the pur-
Joining of the necklace-buta as a prom
ising means Of casting an ignominious
stain upon Marie Antoinette. 10 this
end he forged the Queens name to a
document seemingly authorizing him
to purchase the necklace, and thus sue
ceeded in mystifying the jewelers. to
whom the diamonds belonged. When
very conclusive evidence of guilt was
brought home to the culprits the thief
was, to a certain extent, punished,
while the forger-the far greater
criminal, the man who sought to be-
foul the fair reputation OF the Queen
was acquitted. This acquittal was
brough about through the influence of
certain dominant court cabal and
prolonged for some time because SEEM
ing to justify the triumph of malice
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